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Overview |
Utah State University | JMU | ||
| Location | Logan, UT | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,063 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utah State University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,310 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,884 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,644 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,825 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,272 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
Utah State University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,331 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 18,097 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1300 | 1170/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Utah State University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utah State University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,610 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $140 | $216 |
Diversity |
Utah State University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Utah State University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Utah State University | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah State University is larger than than JMU based on total student enrollment (28,063 students vs. 22,758 students)
Utah State University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utah State University or JMU?
- Utah State University is 5% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($8,310.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at JMU than Utah State University ($25,128.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than JMU ($15,825 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 45.6% lower than costs at James Madison University ($8,644 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than James Madison University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utah State University students is 108.1% larger than aid received James Madison University ($9,272 vs. $4,456)
Utah State University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utah State University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Utah State University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 50 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming JMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Utah State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than JMU (76.2%)
Utah State University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utah State University or JMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between JMU and Utah State University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Utah State University (81% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $7,289 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($13,610 vs. $20,899)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($140 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah State University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/